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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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